Collective Urban Farm Sales and CSA

YYC Growers and Distributors are a collective of about 10 farms, 1 bakery, and 1 fruit vendor that will be sharing market tables at two farmers markets this year. The group works at increasing local food production by growing vegetables right in Calgary. We are also selling CSA Farm Shares to 75 families that will be distributed through the farmers markets.

By 2036, over 50 per cent of Calgary businesses adopt a protocol for sustainable practices and report on it regularly.

Target 12

By 2016, Calgary has a strong and diverse portfolio of locally based businesses.

Target 13

By 2036, all Calgarians consume more responsibly.

Target 14

By 2036, we are developing “complete communities” that, among other aspects, allow people to obtain daily goods and services within a reasonable walking distance from home.

Target 22

By 2036, we reduce the annual private vehicle kilometres travelled per capita by 20 per cent.

Economic well-being

Target 35

By 2036, the number of environmentally sustainable and commercially viable value-added products and technologies produced in Calgary increases by 100 per cent.

Target 36

By 2036, Calgary’s non-oil-related industries grow by 50 per cent.

Air

Target 67

By 2036, energy consumption is reduced by 30 per cent based on 1999 use.

Target 73

By 2036, sustainable urban food production increases to five per cent.

Target 74

By 2036, the consumption of urban- and regionally produced food by Calgarians increases to 30 per cent.

Target 77

By 2036, Calgary’s ecological footprint decreases to below the 2001 Canadian average of 7.25 hectares per capita.

Aesthetic enjoyment

Target 85

By 2036, 90 per cent of citizens report that Calgary is a beautiful city.

Target 90

By 2036, all Calgarians live in a safe and clean natural environment, as measured by the quality of its air, water, soil and food sources, plus by the lack of exposure to toxic waste.

Target 91

By 2036, 95 per cent of Calgarians enjoy positive and supportive living conditions, as reflected by adequate income; high rates of employment; adequate food and appropriate nutrition; appropriate, adequate and affordable housing; and high levels of personal safety.

Target 92

By 2036, 95 per cent of Calgarians receive sufficient information and support to maintain and improve their health and foster their independence at all ages and stages of life.

Target 94

By 2036, the incidences of preventable illness, injury and premature death are significantly reduced.

Target 101

By 2036, 90 per cent of citizens agree that “Calgary is a city with soul,” which is defined as citizens having meaning and purpose in life and experiencing ongoing feelings of connectedness with some form of human, historic or natural system.

Target 112

By 2010, 90 per cent of Calgarians agree that there is a strong sense of community in Calgary, and at least 80 per cent of Calgarians report high levels of satisfaction, sense of belonging, attachment and civic pride.